15/03Result
29th Match, Pakistan Super League at Lahore, Mar 15 2020
Qalandars won by 9 wkts (7b rem)
Player of the Match
Chris Lynn
Chris LynnLahore Qalandars
15/03Result
29th Match, Pakistan Super League at Lahore, Mar 15 2020
Qalandars won by 9 wkts (7b rem)
Player of the Match
Chris Lynn
Chris LynnLahore Qalandars

END OF OVER:
20 | 21 Runs | MS: 186/6 | RR: 9.30

  • Khushdil Shah70 (29b)
  • Bilawal Bhatti1 (1b)
  • Haris Rauf3-0-50-0
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi4-0-23-2

Khushdil Shah speaks to the broadcasters: "I got a few extra overs today, and watched my way in the first 8-10 balls before I took some chances. The wicket is a good one, and we were heading for a total of 150 or so, but once we realised the ball is coming on to the bat, we wanted to go for bigger shots. To get a big score is helpful. There's a lot of credit due to Mushy bhai, Andy Flower and Azhar bhai. They encourage us, as do all the foreign players. We want to play this well in the semi-final too, and qualify for the final."

3.42pm Right, having won the toss Lahore did everything right with the new ball. Shaheen Afridi provided the early breakthrough, and Mohammad Hafeez backed it up with a wicket in his opening over. Multan then steadied things till the 10-over mark. At one stage, they looked like they would fold up for something in the region of 150, but then Khushdil Shah played a superb hand of 70 to take them to 186. All to do for Lahore, if they want to confirm their place in the semi-finals before tonight's last game. .The chase, coming up shortly. Stay with us.

19.6
6
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, SIX, fuller, and he has drilled this over long-on. 70 to finish for Khushdil, as Multan go from 73 at the 10-over mark to post 113 off the last 10 overs!
19.6
1w
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, 1 wide, dug in short, and he leaves. Given a wide, one would think for height. Good idea from the bowler, but perhaps just overcooked it a bit
19.5
1
Haris Rauf to Bilawal Bhatti, 1 run, yorker, and he drives this down to long-on. Brings back Khushdil for the last legal delivery

Ibrahim: "Is this the end of LQ PSL season5?" ---- They can advance even if they lose here today. Just need Quetta to lose their final game later tonight

19.4
1
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, 1 run, a bit short, and he rocks back and pulls this hard. Lands short of mid-wicket

Junaid: "@commentator Do we have any personal grudge. You're not giving worth to my comments." --- None that I know of...

19.3
0
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, no run, slower ball, a bit short, and he looks to whack this through mid-wicket, but misses

Comes around the wicket

Mustuaan: "Lahore please end the jinx today and make it to the second stage of the league , I am KK supporter but love to see LHR to be champion "

19.2
6
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, SIX, length, and he has drilled this over long-off, yet again. Another six against his name. Khushdil is playing a match-turning innings here

Maaz: "Pardon my language here, but this needs to be said: Khushdil has gone bat shit crazy and I'm enjoying every moment of it. It's just a treat watching a left hander in full flow."

19.1
6
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, SIX, length, and he has slapped this inside out towards extra cover, and cleared the boundary comfortably!

Rauf to bowl out. Has been expensive today

END OF OVER:
19 | 10 Runs 1 Wkt | MS: 165/6 | RR: 8.68

  • Khushdil Shah51 (24b)
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi4-0-23-2
  • Dilbar Hussain3-0-37-0

Sher Ali: "I have a technical question, Does the batting and bowling averages of a player, playing in leagues adds up into his or her international career's figures?" --- No. But his overall T20 career figures would include these matches, plus any international matches in this format

18.6
W
Shaheen Shah Afridi to Rohail Nazir, OUT, the fast bowler's response is emphatic! Yorker, a bit fuller than what the previous ball was. Nazir looks to move away and get it towards cover, but is beaten by the pace and accuracy. Crashes into the base of off and middle. A handy little knock comes to an end

Rohail Nazir b Shaheen Shah Afridi 24 (17b 2x4 1x6) SR: 141.17

18.5
4
Shaheen Shah Afridi to Rohail Nazir, FOUR, innovation from Rohail Nazir this time! He's opened his stance up, and then effectively reverse paddled this ball with his legs wide apart, and got it to third man for four. A yorker nailed, but put away
18.4
1
Shaheen Shah Afridi to Khushdil Shah, 1 run, yorker length, and he is able to get this down towards long-on
18.3
0
Shaheen Shah Afridi to Khushdil Shah, no run, slower ball, fuller, and he looks to blast this down the wicket. Misses out, and Shaheen takes a tumble in his follow-through. A lot happened there, but crucially no runs for Multan
18.2
4
Shaheen Shah Afridi to Khushdil Shah, FOUR, oh, super shot! It's a yorker, and he picks the length early, gets low down on his haunches and just paddles this down to fine leg, with the man inside the circle. Fifty for Khushdil!

Kazim Abbas: "At one stage it looked like Multan won't even reach 130 but now, 155 already on board. Multan Sultan cruising."

18.1
1
Shaheen Shah Afridi to Rohail Nazir, 1 run, yorker, and he blocks this towards point for a quick single

Shaheen comes on for his last over

Asad: "Isn't it possible that semi finals and final should be played after the threat of corona is over??? " --- In the current scenario, be careful what you wish for!

END OF OVER:
18 | 21 Runs | MS: 155/5 | RR: 8.61

  • Khushdil Shah46 (21b)
  • Rohail Nazir19 (14b)
  • Dilbar Hussain3-0-37-0
  • Haris Rauf2-0-29-0

The last four overs alone have given Multan 60 runs.

17.6
4
Dilbar Hussain to Khushdil Shah, FOUR, goes to drive over mid-wicket, but gets the outside edge, that carries it past Dunk through the slip cordon. Too fine for third man to cut off!
17.6
1nb
Dilbar Hussain to Khushdil Shah, 1 no ball, beamer, over the head of the bowler, who ducks under it. No-ball and a free hit, and interestingly Dilbar doesn't apologise either. Would have perhaps slipped out, anyway

SalmanP: "Haris v Shaheen difference is clear. Haris yet again failing and not a single significant performance in a while #PSLV2020"

17.5
1
Dilbar Hussain to Rohail Nazir, 1 run, length, driven hard to the left of sweeper cover. Two runs to bring up 150 for Multan
17.4
1
Dilbar Hussain to Khushdil Shah, 1 run, full, and he drives this towards sweeper cover, who comes in quickly from the boundary to keep it down to a single
17.3
4
Dilbar Hussain to Khushdil Shah, FOUR, short, fast, and swatted away towards long leg. Khushdil is watching this ball like a football, and cashing in on every scoring opportunity. 33 off the last nine balls for him!

Shah has also smashed this ball out of shape. Needs a replacement

Sabahat Naseem: "Khushdil making our dil khush! " ---- Happy hearts everywhere.

17.2
6
Dilbar Hussain to Khushdil Shah, SIX, fuller, wider, and he scoops this over long-off. Ridiculously good shot this! Does well to first get under this, clearing his front leg, and then times it really well. Brings up the 50 of the partnership as well
17.1
4
Dilbar Hussain to Khushdil Shah, FOUR, fuller length, and he looks to go towards deep square leg. Runs off the inner part of the bat, and runs away towards long leg. Just beats the fielder in the deep, who should have stopped this

Kazim Abbas: "Some solid hitting by Khushdil Shah."

END OF OVER:
17 | 16 Runs | MS: 134/5 | RR: 7.88

  • Khushdil Shah27 (15b)
  • Rohail Nazir18 (13b)
  • Haris Rauf2-0-29-0
  • Dilbar Hussain2-0-16-0

Sanaullah nasir: "Love the faithfulness of ben dunk, Pakistan is currently fairy safe from the virus but things may change very quickly. I hope you guys take the team to the finals. "

16.6
1
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, 1 run, back of a length this time, and he goes towards mid-wicket. Cannot get it high and wide, but will retain strike
16.5
6
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, SIX, this time he goes down the ground. Superb connection, as he clears long-off with ease. Flat, and hard. Rauf bowls length again

David Patterson: "Like the comments from the cricinfo commentators, insightful and add to the understanding when not able to watch! Thanks "

16.4
6
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, SIX, latches on to a length ball, and goes over deep mid-wicket. Off the middle, and there's no reeling this back in!

Ravi Bopara on the broadcast says this is a slow surface. Anywhere close to 160 is a good score, he thinks.

16.3
1
Haris Rauf to Rohail Nazir, 1 run, length, drives this hard towards long-on
16.2
1
Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah, 1 run, short, and he has flogged this away towards deep square leg. The fielder in the deep deals well with a tricky bounce, and rifles in a quick throw at the striker's end

Omair Patel: "Cricinfo back to his best commentary pattern. It's make game more interesting. Love from Pakistan. "

Pakistan Super League

TeamMWLPTNRR
MS1062141.031
KK105411-0.19
LQ105510-0.072
PZ10459-0.055
QG10459-0.722
IU103670.185